A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 592553 Details
Epoch: 27 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 592598 epoch_slot_no: 9398 block_no: 592524 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1391 time: 2018-02-08 01:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xf35bef02bc519a015c2ece0bdd901f4c992e01b9498b437cb5f35ea6f29bcafdBlock Operator
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